Jul 9, 2026Board meeting
Oregon Department Of Fish And Wildlife Public Meeting
The meeting focused on the presentation of the draft 2027 Oregon big game hunting regulations proposal. Key topics included proposed adjustments to tag numbers and hunting season frameworks for deer, elk, pronghorn, and mountain goats. Officials introduced a new integrated population monitoring plan for blacktail deer in western Oregon, emphasized the importance of chronic wasting disease surveillance, and clarified the agency's management objectives. The session concluded with a question and answer segment addressing specific concerns about tag allocations and hunting access.